What is Chicago's distinguishing feature? Is it the size of its pizza? What about the look of its hot dogs? Nope, it's gotta be the skyline. Bringing Chicago's innovative architectural development to the city's vibrant life, explore Chicago's rich history through its iconic landmarks. All of this will be viewed from the scenic Chicago River. Relax on board a cruise vessel as you observe and relish in the towering skyscrapers like Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Willis (Sears) Tower. Floating along the river, you'll uncover the tactical details behind each building, learning about the architects and designs that truly distinguish Chicago among the prettiest cities in the world.

Looking to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time? Come along for a Segway tour that features some of the best sights and landmarks Chicago has to offer. Enjoy a seamless glide as you experience picturesque views of Chicago's breathtaking lakefronts, gorgeous parks, dazzling gardens, magnificent skyline, historic architecture, and many more majestic sights. Bring along a group with you and get ready to see everything you desire, while leaving plenty of time to enjoy the moments and take lots of photos!

On this tour you'll see Chicago's world renowned architecture and learn about the city's colorful history, including gangsters like Al Capone, and John Dillinger. Drink in the beautiful views of a lake that looks more like an ocean, and a river that now runs backwards! Downtown, you'll see Millennium Park, The Loop, Museum Campus, Soldier Field, The Willis (Sears) Tower and more. Then it's up north, to the fashionable Gold Coast (including the original Playboy Mansion), Lincoln Park and Wrigley Field (legendary home of baseball's Chicago Cubs since 1916). Of course, you'll stop a few times along the way, so that you can get out, stretch your legs and take some pictures of Chicago's many fantastic sights.
At the conclusion of your Chicago mini-bus tour, you'll visit Navy Pier. From there, you'll enjoy a 75 minute cruise along the scenic Chicago River, while learning a thing or twenty about architecture, Chicago history, and even how to reverse the direction of a river!

What is Chicago's distinguishing feature? Is it the size of its pizza? What about the look of its hot dogs? Nope, it's gotta be the skyline. Bringing Chicago's innovative architectural development to the city's vibrant life, explore Chicago's rich history through its iconic landmarks. All of this will be viewed from the scenic Chicago River. Relax on board a cruise vessel as you observe and relish in the towering skyscrapers like Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Willis (Sears) Tower. Floating along the river, you'll uncover the tactical details behind each building, learning about the architects and designs that truly distinguish Chicago among the prettiest cities in the world.

Take a walk back in time to explore the 1893 World's Fair! You'll spend three hours delving into the history of the fair alongside a knowledgeable host and visit notable sites tied to the renowned event.
Highlights include a hotel built specifically for the fair, the Auditorium Building's magnificently expansive lobby, a ride on an elevator manned by a human operator, and the Chicago Athletic Hotel, which once served as an exclusive men's club.
Enjoy anecdotes, fun facts, and engage in in World's Fair history through clue-based games and visual scavenger hunts with a chance to win prizes! You'll also pause for a drink during a visit to the Berghoff Restaurant. At check-in, you will have the option of adding either a water, beer or glass of wine to the package.
It's fair to say that this innovative Chicago tour is going to be a world of fun!

Check out the hauntings tour that's inspired more shivers than nails on a chalk board!
You'll check out the sites of famous tragedies like the Eastland disaster and the Iroquois Theater Fire, the locations of famous ghosts like Resurrection Mary, the body dump of serial killer H.H. Holmes, the house that inspired "Rosemary's Baby" and more!
This is not a "spook show"or haunted house tour filled with cheap thrills and scares. Rather, it's darkly historical, sometimes deeply disturbing, and not recommended for highly sensitive children or adults.
After this tour, you'll feel a whole new connection to the city -- and all its restless, roving spirits.

Pizza and beer -- can the world get any better? Wait, it can. Chicago deep dish and beer! On this Chicago pizza-tasting tour, visit four local pizzerias to try the Windy City's famous pizza, and pair it with a cold beer or glass of fine wine. Relax and mingle with the locals as you indulge in the city's famous pizza. Your tour will include four famous pizzerias: Flo and Santos with their original Polish Pizza; Sono Wood Fired and their intense toasty and lightly charred flavors and fresh ingredients; Coalfire, whose signature coal oven delivers an American spin on the classic Neapolitan-style pizza; and to top it off, classic Chicago deep-dish pizza at Pizano's Pizza and Pasta. The best part, in between stops, have some fun with the onboard karaoke machine. Who's singing some Foreigner?
Note: You must be 21 years old to attend the tour.

Reflecting the beauty of Chicago's skyscrapers, the River Walk provides a relaxing alternative to traversing the bustling city streets. Lush greenery, cafes, and cozy seats adorn the riverside. On this tour, enjoy entertaining stories as you trot along river Confluence, Arcade Civic, and Market districts. Discover fantastic views of the city's iconic skyline, visiting historic locales like Wrigley, Aqua, and Trump Tower. In a matter of hours, you'll walk Chicago's past, present, and future, while reveling in the stories of the city's most colorful characters. Now, that's something truly unique.

The Pedway is one of Chicago's most misunderstood and enigmatic places. Tour this unique walkway known for connecting some of the city's major buildings. Enjoy a mile of walking, escalators, stairs, and revolving doors filled with ups and downs. You'll learn about everything from architecture to instances of Tiffany glass, while immersing yourself in all the quirky facts and details about the pedway. It's a great way to learn intimate knowledge that even Chicago natives may not know. And, if afterwards you're hungry, stop at one of the seven Dunkin' Donuts The Pedway has to offer!

The "story" of Chicago begins at the crossect of a swampland, intersecting at a lazy river and Lake Michigan. Today, that swampland is one of the world's leading cities and architectural marvels. Pretty good for a city that was similar to the Everglades. This walking tour thoughtfully describes those forging events that shaped Chicago. As you travel by pedway through the city, you'll hear engaging stories featuring the Fort Dearborn Massacre, Great Chicago Fire, and Union Stockyards. So much history to uncover!

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